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News'Only solicitors can determine what is a bill' - High Court throws out challenge
Former client retained specialist practice JG Solicitors to contest deductions from her £2,100 RTA damages.
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NewsConveyancer body aims to be 'regulator of choice' for property firms
Council for Licensed Conveyancers says there is a place for an alternative to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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NewsQuindell's former auditors fined £750k for misconduct
Auditor failed to obtain appropriate audit evidence or exercise professional scepticism.
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NewsLegal aid available for 'most critical moments', new minister insists
Latest ministerial team answers justice questions for the first time in the House of Commons.
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Regulator to probe emails talking up 'mandatory' CPD requirements
CPD provider says it did not suggest SRA made compulsory demands - and that system needs more clarity.
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NewsHogan Lovells appoints superexam guru
Edward Brown will help with the firm’s ’input into and implementation’ of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.
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NewsGovernment sends mixed messages on cold call ban prospects
Widespread support for ban, but minister appears to dodge question on details.
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NewsSociety calls for stronger safeguards to protect detained patients
Vice-president Christina Blacklaws says the Mental Health Act must reflect a change in attitudes and approaches since 1983.
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NewsThousands of military personnel express interest in Lariam claims
Ministry of Defence changed the way it prescribed controversial drug after damning report in 2016.
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Court fines recovery taken 'very seriously', HMCTS insists
Government is due to announce winners of £290m enforcement contract this year.
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NewsHigh Court provides guidance on fundamental dishonesty
Lawyers welcome binding decision, which enables paying parties to take on those who bring dishonest claims.
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NewsCity watchdog consults on huge expansion of ombudsman scheme
FCA wants to bring small businesses which can’t afford to go to court within Financial Services Ombudsman scheme - but calls for a formal tribunal are growing louder.
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NewsLaw firm prepares to issue Worboys judicial review claim
Birnberg Peirce has sent a letter before claim while the Centre for Women's Justice has raised over £54,000 to challenge the Parole Board's decision.
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NewsDeceitful claimant ordered to pay back £20k damages
Facebook searches uncovered that ‘victim’ was friend of other driver in collision at centre of road traffic accident claim.
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NewsTribunal judges criticise 'far too complex' immigration system
Law Society committee chair Sharmila Mehta says Commons report is an opportunity to consider rule changes.
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NewsNews focus: new bar chair defends venerable business model
New bar chair Andrew Walker QC fiercely defends an old business model - if it ain’t broke, why fix it?
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NewsFirms suffer the January blues – but is it a myth?
Two firms succumbed last week in what is a very tough trading period - but are practices really more at risk in ‘crunch month’?
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News‘No choice but to engage’ over disclosure
The group working on a complete overhaul of the rules on disclosure for the Business and Property Courts is calling for feedback from lawyers and clients.
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NewsEnd game nears for India liberalisation case
India liberalisation case may be entering last leg, Kian Ganz reports from Mumbai.